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Mohawk Valley region cleared to move to Phase 3 of reopening

June 12, 2020

Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday. Cuomo said the data, which is reviewed by global experts, allows for Phase 3 to begin, and that phase primarily centers on restaurants and the personal care industry. There are also specific guidelines about how they may operate. During his COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday, Cuomo said the reopening process will be slowed or stopped in a region only if there is a spike in infections in a region that can't be managed by contract tracers.

PlayStation 5: Sony reveals PS5 console first look

June 12, 2020

Honestly, they look largely the same, and the PlayStation 5's DualSense controller and accompanying accessories sport the same sleek white look. It makes sense that the game is being given the treatment, having been used to show off the advantages that SSDs could offer to game load times.

Fawlty Towers removed: How you can STILL watch Fawlty Towers war episode

June 12, 2020

But the show's most celebrated episode, titled The Germans , has suddenly been stripped from the BBC-owned UKTV service in the UK. Actor and creator John Cleese described the move as "stupid". The spokesman said the company wants to "take time" to consider options. In the wake of Black Lives Matter movement and protests against police brutality and racism , streaming-video services are reviewing their content for controversial material.

‘The Bachelor’ Casts First Black Lead Matt James After Years of Backlash

June 12, 2020

She continued: "This is just the beginning and we will continue to take action with regard to diversity issues on this franchise. We feel so privileged to have Matt as our first Black Bachelor and we can not wait to embark on this journey with him".

Dave Chappelle Rips Candace Owens, Laura Ingraham, Don Lemon

June 12, 2020

The impassioned show, which Chappelle acknowledges as being "not amusing at all", was released online on Thursday. " Laura Ingraham , which I will say publicly, anywhere anytime, is a cunt", Chappelle said of the Fox News host, who the comedian railed against as a "regular ass white bitch" because she said National Basketball Association stars, like LeBron James , speaking out on race issues in America should " shut up and dribble ".

Tekashi 6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj Unleash New Collaboration, "Trollz"

June 12, 2020

Nicki Minaj clearly isn't afraid to ruffle any feathers. The raptor of "Barbie Dreams", meanwhile, rhymes on her part, "They get nervous when Nicki is on the list / Someone sent this shit to a clinic / My flow is still sick, I'm not talking" a pandemic / I write my own lyrics, a lot of these shit tricks / They study Nicki's style, now everyone wants to imitate.

Fawlty Towers Episode 'Don't Mention The War' Has Been Removed From Streaming

June 12, 2020

The "outdated language" mentioned by UKTV is likely a reference to a scene in which Major Gowen, a regular guest at the hotel, uses strong racist language in relation to an anecdote about the West Indies cricket team. The classic 1970s sitcom is the latest show to enter the debate on what to do with old content that is now deemed offensive by some modern audiences.

Why US protests have prompted a conversation about race in Australia

June 12, 2020

The numbers back up their conviction that Australia needs to change. Most Australians were found to show a preference for white faces. In the years that followed, large numbers of indigenous people died after being exposed to unknown diseases such as influenza, venereal disease, typhoid, tuberculosis, pneumonia, measles, and whooping cough.

Kelly Clarkson seeks divorce from husband of nearly 7 years

June 12, 2020

According to the documents obtained by The Blast , Clarkson filed for divorce on June 4. The couple has been quarantining together at their Montana ranch with the two children they share, 5-year-old River Rose and 4-year-old Remington Alexander , along with Brandon's son from a previous marriage, 13-year-old Seth.

Queen Elizabeth Appears In First Public Video Call

June 12, 2020

Camera IconQueen Elizabeth II, centre, and the Princess Royal Princess Anne , top right, as they take part in a video call with carers supported by the Carers Trust. Ms Atkins, from Swansea, who has been a carer to her family for 16 years, described chatting with royalty as "unreal". A lot of the appointments - doctors, hospitals etc - we need need have been cancelled.

Emma Watson Voices Support for Trangender People

June 12, 2020

The tweet went viral in no time and many reacted to it. JK Rowling has doubled down on her recent anti-transgender rhetoric in a new essay in which propagates myths and falsehoods about the transgender community. According to Stonewall , a research has shown that of the 3,398 trans patients who had appointments at an NHS Gender Identity Service the United Kingdom between 2016 and 2017, less than one per cent said in those appointments that they had experienced transitioned-related ...

'This is Us' writer Jas Waters, 39, dies

June 12, 2020

She was a brilliant storyteller and a force of nature. Reps for Waters at Rain Management Group confirmed her passing to Fox News on Wednesday, explaining she died "within the last week" and that her cause of death is "not disclosed" at this time.

British Tabloid Claims Beyoncé is in Talks for Black Panther 2

June 12, 2020

Having appeared in the 2019 blockbuster remake of 'The Lion King' - the highest grossing animated movie ever - Beyonce is reportedly strengthening her relationship with Disney. After Meghan Markle's successful stint with Disney's film Elephant , the company feels that certain projects will sit perfectly with the singer. But it's only the final details that need ironing out.

Grammys make changes after flak over belittling black music with urban field

June 12, 2020

Here are new categories and rules going into effect for the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards . In other changes, prospective members of Grammy nomination committees will be required to notify the Recording Academy of any potential conflicts of interest.

Insomniac Reveals Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales for PlayStation 5!

June 12, 2020

The 2018 Spider-Man was a huge hit for Sony - it remains Sony's fastest-selling first party game of all time - but to see a sequel or spin-off so soon is somewhat surprising. This is presumably a spinoff from the main franchise (the graphics don't look too different to the PS4's Spider-Man), and a sequel revolving around Peter Parker is bound to be in the works.

Anna Kendrick felt like murdering everyone during Twilight filming

June 11, 2020

She did, however, praise lead star Kristen Stewart as a "talented" actress, and insisted that her own success in the film can all be credited to her co-star. There was something about it, like if you go through some trauma event. "People are like - that speech is so incredible, and I'm like no that's just her [Stewart] she's great".

Garth Brooks hosting concert event at 300 drive-in theaters in the US

June 11, 2020

The show will start at dusk on the big screen. "They're going to run it just like a regular concert". "I am so excited to get to play again", the 58-year-old said in a statement. "This is the ideal way for us to still get to play music and still follow all the rules we're under right now", Brooks said. Tickets are general admission and of limited availability - each ticket will admit one passenger auto or truck...and events will take place rain or shine starting at dusk.

Amusing video of Prince Philip surprising TV reporter goes viral

June 11, 2020

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall also celebrated Prince Philip's birthday from their Scottish residence, Birkhall. The photo was taken on Monday in the quadrangle at Windsor Castle , west of London, where the pair have been isolating since the coronavirus pandemic sent the United Kingdom into lockdown in March.

Shatrughan Sinha Trolled For His Birthday Tweet For Sonam Kapoor!

June 11, 2020

Today, we have come across an old photo of Sonam where she can be seen posing with her friends. Kunal Rawal shared the picture and wrote, "Some serious throwback". Exactly at midnight, Anand took to social media and posted a photo which had headshot cut-outs of Sonam's closest friends and cousins - Kareena Kapoor Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora , Khushi Kapoor, Shanaya, Rhea Kapoor, Masaba Gupta and others - put together like a huge group photo.

Little Britain pulled from streaming services due to racism concerns

June 11, 2020

Omid Djalili has said the removal of Little Britain from streaming services is an example of society "moving towards maturity". Last week, Netflix also removed the show, as well as Walliams and Lucas's other series Come Fly With Me .

Vanessa Bryant could seek substantial damages in wrongful death lawsuit

June 11, 2020

It's been almost five months since the tragic death of Gigi and Kobe Bryant and it seems that the whole world is still reeling from that fateful January morning in Calabasas, including Vanessa herself. In addition, the suit alleged the pilot failed to do essential tasks which would have prevented the accident, including properly monitoring and assessing the weather prior to take off, failing to abort the flight despite knowing about the cloudy conditions, failing to avoid "natural obstacles" ...

Iggy Azalea Confirms She Has a Son

June 11, 2020

I kept waiting for the right time to say something but it feels like the more time passes the more I realise I'm always going to feel anxious to share news that giant with the world. "I support everything she does". "I'm still shook", said another fan. The new mom shared a sweet message about how motherhood has already changed her world, and how she's navigating the balance between keeping her son's life private and wanting to shout her love from the rooftops.

Anna Kendrick Said Filming "Twilight" Was Like Going "Through Some Trauma Event"

June 11, 2020

The 34-year-old Pitch Perfect star during an interview with Vanity Fair said that she had initially been excited to bag a part in the film but all the joy went down the drain once the cameras started rolling. 'I swear to God, I'm like the thing that is happening, is you're looking at Kristen Stewart's reaction to that speech and that is the thing that is moving you, ' she said.

Balakrishna To Roar Early

June 11, 2020

In the clip over 1 minute long, South Star makes a blockbuster entry wearing a white shirt and lungi. The teaser titled the First Roar has been released on YouTube and has already gained 2.1 million views. Now dubbed NBK 106 , the film is produced by Miryala Ravinder Reddy under his production banner Dwaraka Creations . Having delivered hits like Simha (2010 ) and Legend (2014 ), the hit combination of Balakrishna and Boyapati has come together for yet another commercial potboiler.

Netflix Removes Most of Chris Lilley’s Shows

June 11, 2020

The move has divided audiences, with supporters considering it a long-overdue move for a series of shows which have faced strident criticism for their racial depictions for years, and critics lambasting it as either censorious or unlikely to provoke material change.

Stolen Banksy work found in Italy

June 11, 2020

The door was found at an abandoned farmhouse in central Italy during a joint raid by Italian and French police on Thursday. The artist himself has published on his Instagram Account the image of the end of June 2018. Items by the artist have been offered for a number of million at numerous auctions. One of the most notorious was a print of his 'Girl with a Balloon' mural, which attracted a $1.1 million winning bid at Sotheby's in London, back in 2018.

‘Live P.D.’ Canceled By A&E Amid Ongoing Protests Against Police Brutality

June 11, 2020

Last night, Live P.D. host Dan Abrams addressed the show's viewers on Twitter . The most serious crime Ambler would have faced before his death would have been for evading arrest, which is listed as a low-level felony, according to the police documents.

Evil Dead Now in the works without Ash, Bruce Campbell confirms

June 11, 2020

The Evil Dead is returning to drive-in theaters across the United States, beginning this Saturday in Westbrook, Maine. We're going to get that sucker out as soon as practical. He continued, "You could have different heroes, different heroines in this case. This one's gonna be a little more dynamic", he explained. We'll definitely keep you guys posted! And the mantra, really, is that our heroes and heroines are just regular people.

'Live PD' canceled; reportedly filmed police custody death

June 11, 2020

The incident at the center of the controversy between local government and law enforcement officials took place on March 28, 2019, when J.J. Johnson, a deputy with the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, made a decision to stop Ambler because he failed to turn off his high beams for the benefit of oncoming traffic.

Coachella Has Been Fully Cancelled for 2020

June 11, 2020

While the events' promoter, Goldenvoice, has not yet made a public announcement, the cancellation order was released Wednesday evening by the public health officer of Riverside County, Calif. Representatives for Goldenvoice did not immediately return messages seeking comment. Coachella, initially planned for April, with Rage Against the Machine, Frank Ocean and Travis Scott as headliners, had been scheduled to return to the Empire Polo Grounds in the U.S.

Joe Exotic: "I'll be dead in 2-3 months"

June 11, 2020

While they were on lockdown, BOP says inmates temporarily had limited access to phones and email - but as of Monday, lockdown's been lifted and everything's pretty much the same as it was before. ( Joe says he's innocent of the latter charges, despite being found guilty). To add insult to injury, it sounds like Joe Exotic is nursing a broken heart.

Matt Reeves' Batman Trilogy Might Feature A New Joker

June 11, 2020

Maintaining Deathstroke to The Batman is the next best advance for fostering his ubiquity, and keeping in mind we expect to see new kinds of Batman miscreants who have only shown up in films, the DCEU should commence this time of the Dark Knight's separate undertakings with a contention that is not comfortable to moviegoers who don't peruse the comic books.

Watch BTS Deliver Heartfelt Messages to Fans During ‘Dear Class of 2020’

June 11, 2020

Michelle Obama's "Reach Higher" education initiative hosted the first hour of the night. " Dear Class of 2020 " is simply one of numerous virtual graduation events that have actually occurred to commemorate the class of2020 Originally arranged for June 6, " Dear Class of 2020 " was rescheduled pressed back a day to honor the funeral of George Floyd , who passed away on May 25 at the hands of Minneapolis authorities.

Toppled Statue to Be Displayed in Museum Next to BLM Protest Signs

June 11, 2020

In the English port city that once launched slave ships, Colston's empty plinth has become this week the center of a debate about racism, history and memory. Mr Rees said "Bristol's true history will be researched by a new commission so the city can better understand its story". Edward Colston was a senior official in the Royal African Company , which in the late 1600s trafficked 80,000 African men, women and children to slavery in the Americas.

Gone With The Wind removed from HBO Max over racial depictions

June 11, 2020

It focuses on a love story unfolding in the South during the Civil War and reconstruction periods. " Gone With The Wind is a product of its time and depicts some of the ethnic and racial prejudices that have, unfortunately, been commonplace in American society ", HBO Max said in a statement .

JK Rowling defends right to speak on trans issues

June 10, 2020

The post forced " Harry Potter " star Daniel Radcliffe to apologise to trans women who may have been offended by Rowling's remark. "'People who menstruate.' I'm sure there used to be a word for those people". "Never have I seen women denigrated and dehumanised to the extent they are now". "Everywhere, women are being told to shut up and sit down, or else".

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2 production begins

June 10, 2020

While everything is kept under wraps, it is being reported that the sequel will focus more on the story Miles and Gwen Stacy. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2 doesn't have an official title yet, but it's set for release on October 7, 2022 .

Meghan Markle Is 'Passionate' About Supporting Black Lives Matter, Royal Expert Says

June 10, 2020

Meghan in particular, Nicholl explained, is passionate about the movement, seeing herself as a "role model" who can speak to the issues of racial equality. "I wanted to say the right thing and I was really nervous that I wouldn't, or that it would get picked apart, and I realized the only wrong thing to say is to say nothing", Meghan shared.

Prince Philip and Queen body language

June 10, 2020

Regardless, Prince Philip and the Queen will draw comfort from the fact that the crisis has seen a surge in the popularity of their children and grandchildren, especially the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and the Prince of Wales. He now spends most of his time indoors and was with Queen Elizabeth during UK's lockdown period. But they were reunited at the Berkshire castle three months ago for their safety after Philip was flown there by helicopter on March 19 ahead of lockdown.

Kristen Doute Net Worth 2020: How Much She Made on 'Vanderpump Rules'

June 10, 2020

She said that Miller once compared her growing up in "the country club" to Adriana growing up "in the hood", and that Kamryn overheard someone say "they need a sprinkle of color". "My emotions over something that happened between our friends outweighed my logic, and there is no excuse for that", Schroeder wrote. "I did not recognize then the serious ramifications that could have transpired because of my actions".

Harry, Meghan 'educating themselves' on Black Lives Matter — George Floyd

June 10, 2020

But she's been having lots of conversations about the issue before filming'. "This is something that is incredibly personal to Meghan, especially given everything she has experienced". "I'm going to do better", she says. "And I remember one teachers, Ms Pollia, said to me, 'always keep in mind to put other's needs above your own fears'".

TV shows 'Cops,' 'Live PD' removed from air amid George Floyd protests

June 10, 2020

The scheduling moves come nearly two weeks after the May 25 murder of George Floyd , an unarmed Black man in Minneapolis who died after police officer Derek Chauvin held his knee on Floyd's neck for more than eight minutes while arresting him.

Trump Just Liked This Tweet (His Only Like!) & People Are So Confused

June 10, 2020

Following another excellent episode of HBO's hit comedy show, Insecure , something peculiar happened on Twitter . The tweet featured a GIF of characters from The Color Purple in a field of flowers, participating in a clapping game. Could Donald J. Trump genuinely be a fan of " Insecure? ". "This is a show that showcases our full humanity". Our culture, our neighborhoods. To direct this show was a privilege! But the company increasingly has been on the receiving end of Trump's ire.

Netflix obtains foreign trademark rights to 'Space Force' before United States government

June 10, 2020

The comedy has no relation with the military organisation, except for the same name. Trademark law allows for parodies. Actor Steve Carell played Space Force chief General Mark R. Overseas, this Space race comes down to whoever filed the intent to trademark " Space Force " first, the streaming service or the USA government.

Terry Crews Responds To Backlash Over His 'Black Supremacy' Tweet

June 10, 2020

Crews went on to responded to Williams as well, tweeting, "I was not saying Black supremacy exists, because it doesn't". While he provided explanations about what he'd posted, he did not apologize, despite call-outs from the likes of director Matthew A.

Keanu Reeves Reveals The Reason He Returned for 'Matrix 4′

June 10, 2020

Created and written by Lana and Lily Wachowski, The Matrix movies are one of the most successful and critically acclaimed film franchises in history, grossing more than $1 billion in total across all three platforms. "I never thought that it would happen", Carrie-Anne Moss told Empire . The Matrix 4 is now set for release on May 21st 2021, however, it is now unknown if the delay in production due to the ongoing global health crisis will impact the 2021 release date.

'Into the Spider-Verse' Sequel Swings Into Production

June 10, 2020

The film , that released in 2018, was highly applauded and won numerous awards including Best Animated Feature at the 91st Academy Awards, 46th Annie Awards, and 76th Golden Globe Awards. Santos directed Avatar: The Last Airbender , The Legend of Korra, and Voltron: Legendary Defender , while Callaham is known for writing The Expendables, Zombieland: Double Tap, and Wonder Woman 1984 .

‘Cops’ TV show canceled at Paramount Network

June 10, 2020

At the same time as Paramount Network pulled Cops from its plans, A&E removed a similar show in Live PD from its schedule "out of respect for the families of George Floyd and others who have lost their lives". Cops has faced criticism over the years for the way it depicts suspects and police tactics, and for turning police work into entertainment. The series was the subject of a recent podcast hosted by Dan Taberski, Running From Cops , which chronicled hundreds of episodes of the show.

Bravo fires Stassi Schroeder, Kristen Doute, Brett Caprioni and Max Boyens

June 10, 2020

By now, most Bravo fans have heard that Stassi Schroeder was sacked from Vanderpump Rules , the show that made her a reality star, a podcast host and bestselling author. "I have been taking some time to really process what I've been seeing, feeling and learning", she wrote . Schroeder apologized for the incident, saying that "my emotions over something that happened between our friends outweighed my logic, and there is no excuse for that..." Stassi continued, "I did not recognize then ...

Netflix, BritBox Pull Little Britain From Libraries Due to Blackface Sketches

June 09, 2020

The Beeb say they took the decision to remove David Walliams and Matt Lucas' comedy from its service because "times have changed" since it first aired. "My aim is to entertain, I don't have any other agenda". Speaking back in 2017, show creator Lucas explained the sketches for Little Britain would be very different now.

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